The Challenge of Platonism

Revisiting the ideas behind Platonic ethics: could they help in reshaping modern life?

In the centuries since the closure of the Platonic academy (in 529 AD), many thinkers have attempted to re-introduce Platonic philosophy to the West as a basis for intelligent spirituality. The Platonic view that humankind's movement towards enlightenment rests upon a discovery of truths which are to be found within each individual is attractive in a world in which education is becoming universal.
Platonic ethics - its path to perfection - rests upon a very different worldview from that of either the Judeo-Christian tradition or modern rationalism. As a result, its theology, its metaphysics and its psychology are difficult for the modern thinker to understand or accept, other than in a very limited way.
This talk, and its accompanying question and answer session, will attempt to challenge many of the assumptions which act as a barrier to a wider and deeper appreciation of the beautiful truths of Platonism, and will offer a radical revision of our view of ourselves, our universe, its source, and the various relationships involved.

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